Preliminary Work For Body Repairs (Without Straightening Bench)

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• If it can be ensured there has been no deformation of the vehicle structure, the following repair can be carried out without the need of a straightening bench. In this case, the vehicle must not be raised when welding the component; it must stand on its wheels on an even surface. 

1. Remove accessories in the repair area.
   1. 1.1. Remove accessories in the repair area according to the extent of damage to the vehicle.
2. Cover the accessories adjacent to the repair area on the vehicle.
   1. 2.1. Cover all accessories remaining on the vehicle and adjacent areas with fire-proof protective covers.
3. Reshape connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced.
4. Expose joint areas.
   1. 4.1. Remove underbody protection, paint, etc. from the joint areas of the body.